Today’s guest post covers the topic of WHY your dog barks. They can’t talk, but that won’t stop us humans from trying to discover what it is that triggers excessive barking.
It seems that dog owners all want quiet dogs – no barking = good dog. That is simply not reasonable. Expecting a dog not to bark is equivalent to expecting an infant not to cry. The tendency to bark is different for different breeds. Some breeds only bark when there is a threat, such as the guard breeds like German Shepherds or Dobermans. Some bark to do their job, such as herding, searching, or hunting breeds like Bloodhounds and Beagles. Others just like to hear themselves talk (Think toy breeds).
Breed aside, a dog will bark when he is lonely, bored, hungry (dinnertime!), when he wants to play, needs to pee, sees another animal, or something is wrong or someone is near the house. Barking for these reasons is normal, and we shouldn’t expect to be able to eliminate this type of barking, but we can control it.
One of the underlying needs all dogs have is appropriate exercise. Lack of exercise builds up nervous energy in your dog which can often result in barking. Take a walk!
The relationship between dog and owner should be one of mutual respect and affection. The dog must earn that respect and affection by respecting the owner and exhibiting good behavior. The pet must not manipulate the owner, which is tough for the soft hearts out there. Everything must be on the terms of the owner (Pack Leader if you watch “The Dog Whisperer”).
Dizzy Bayles is a dog behavior expert from California. His recommended method of dog training available online is at:
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Email your comments or questions to Dizbo99@gmail.com
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